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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
S550 |
DSC-H20 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$229.95 |
$279.00 |
Street Price: |
$194.99 |
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Date Available: |
2008-03-15 |
2009-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
4.2 oz
(120 g)
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10.1 oz
(285 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.5 x
2.1 x
0.9 in.
(90 x
54 x
22 mm)
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4.2 x
2.7 x
1.9 in.
(107 x
69 x
47 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Super HAD |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.5 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.69 microns |
1.58 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
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JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
1.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
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Movie File Format: |
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MPEG4 |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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Component |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Nikkor lens, 8 elements in 6 groups |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
180mm
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38 -
380mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.3 -
31.5mm
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6.3 -
63mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
10.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity
13.8 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x Precision, up to 57x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area manual selection) |
9-point Contrast Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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5.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto (64 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000; (high sensitivity mode: 64-1600) |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Shutter Speed Range: |
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1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
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Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Face-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Smile |
Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports; Smile Shutter Button |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
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MPEG4 |
Included Memory: |
52.0 MB |
11.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
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DC Input, Multi-connector |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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2.00 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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1.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.32 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.32 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.012 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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2.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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11.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL11 |
Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL11 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
Sony CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. |